This is a new page that I’ll add to as and when I can. Some will be things that people have asked me to put in the site for them, some are mine.

RIGHT. Circa 1885, a beautiful cast iron gas fire, rear-flued by a Mr T Fletcher of Warrington. I know that as his name is cast into the very detailed ironwork.

Lovely inlaid tiles and an intricate tubed heat-exchanger that would make this very efficient. I’d say this could be made to work by a competent gas fitter.

Imagine it once it’s had some ‘fire-black’ applied. - Something I really should do...

There’s some interesting history regarding Mr Thomas Fletchers business here:

http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Fletcher,_Russell_and_Co

ONCE IN A LIFETIME...

An opportunity arrives that may seem to good to be true....

Due to my other half’s poor health I have now reduced the price by £150,000 for thislong established freehold cafe with accommodation in a tourist hot-spot where vintage trams pass within yards! Click on the breakfast or this link

Left and right, 1960s Metropolitan Line car luggage racks. Of aluminium these can be polished or painted. These will last a lifetime and more, the smaller one to the left has a hook underneath.

Lovely practical things that can only increase in value as they serve you over the years.

Above and left, lovely 1920’s or earlier enamel map, 30 x 30” approx of London Tramways. Many of the stops are public houses, I wonder how many of those pubs are left now? A very lovely thing indeed. £495

BELOW. A superb old set of gauges mounted on a board, approx 48 x 9”, polish up the brass, copper, chrome and wood and these will be a delight in the right setting. £195 + P&P

BELOW. Lovely 1960s illuminated ‘Murphy’ sign in working order, around 24” wide with hooks for suspending from a ceiling or will sit securely on a shelf. Neon lit so cheap to operate. Murphy was founded in 1929 and their factory was in Hertfordshire. £295

BELOW. 1940s original train indicator set in a new LED backlit frame. Stunning in the right setting and provides a gentle nightlight too. Supplied ready to hang and plug in. Although Piccadilly Line Train has sold others are available

BELOW. This roundel is from an RF Bus, built from 1951 - 1954 and in service up until 1979. The circular section hinges down to give access to the radiator filler cap. In working ‘as removed’ condition. 24 x 12”.

I have a particular affection for these buses. As a kid I’d get a Red Rover ticket and often take the 251 from Arnos Grove station up to Burnt Oak, have a wander around and return. That ‘all day’ ticket cost 2/6d or half a crown, [or 12.5p to you youngsters]! £495

I was delighted to supply the new London Underground themed bar Cahoots in Carnaby Street London with many artefacts to help set the scene!

BELOW. An interesting badge that pinched the roundel design. Not for long though as TFL stepped in and prevented their use.

SOLD

Left, a lovely old shop bell, about 12~” from top to bottom. Will come up well with some polishing! £24 inc UK P&P

Above, “If you want to get ahead get a hat” so they say,,, now’s your chance!

AMAZING CARVINGS

Measuring around 10 x 8” and 2” deep the skills of the carver are breathtaking as there is so much visual depth to these. You can almost feel the atmosphere in those rooms. £95 each including UK delivery.

Below: WELL HELLO DOLLY! An excellent example of a London Transport temporary bus stop known as a ‘Dolly Stop’ Fix a few coat hooks to the pole and you have a superb coat stand with a difference. Extremely sturdy and well made, this will see us all out!

Sorry, sold.

Below: Matching pair of framed tiled from Lichfield in excellent condition . Each one is 14 x 9” approx and £18

And now for something completely different! Obsolete police helmets and cap, now obsolete. Left British Transport Police, right London City Police, lower, Metropolitan Police cap. If your playmate likes uniforms where better to start ;-)

Right. A bright and shiny 1kg bullion bar of pure [.999%] silver complete with it’s certificate from it’s Swiss foundry. £575 inc an insured UK delivery. An interesting gift that will last for ever and can be instantly turned back into cash.